Hi there! 🙂 My name is Timi, and I am a certified life coach and language tutor from Slovakia. I also offer proofreading, mentoring and consulting as parts of my services.
My teaching experience
I have been teaching English since 2016 and Hungarian since 2021. As a freelance English teacher, I create my own courses and materials. I also have some experience with teaching university classes because before I decided to pursue a career as an English tutor, I had been studying history of philosophy as a PhD. student. The role of a PhD. student comes with mandatory teaching practice. My love for academia is still strong, I adore working with university students who would love to have a little bit of guidance, for example reading English materials for their theses.
My teaching style
The 5 pillars of my teaching style are:
- The relationships with my students are based on mutual respect and understanding.
- I act as a facilitator and a guide who encourages students to think for themselves and be responsible for their learning.
- I tailor my lessons to the needs of my students while incorporating technology in the classroom and challenge them in every possible way.
- I view making mistakes as a means of tracking progress and an opportunity for trying again.
- I model good manners and life skills for my students while creating an English-speaking environment for them.
My personal life
In my personal life, I love learning about a variety of topics (psychology, time management and organization, homemaking etc.), spending time with my husband and our dog, going for walks in nature and cooking delicious food.